hello from Michigan!
 

Hey all... relatively new to the board.. have read alot and decided to jump in.
I know I've seen some folks on here from Michigan... So I'm definitely not the first. I work at a large manufacturing company - I've been there for 12 years - 10 in the art department as a senior graphic artist and finally got switched to the marketing department where I am now Lead Multimedia Designer (web, 3d animation and design, video and plenty of graphics work). Sounds good at least! I've been doing 3D work for about 10 years and I managed to convince my boss to get me 3DS Max... it's nice to finally get paid to do what I've been doing for so long! My latest project was a 3-D (red / blue glasses) tradeshow video for the company... I've done a documentary on the company history... and recently, I'm working with a former TV anchor on a butt-load of training videos, company dinner videos and another tradeshow video (my first go at a 16:9 production). I must say that being able to do this kind of work for a living is actually very enjoyable!

I've been writing a short movie (10-15 minutes) and hopefully can get started early this summer. Thankfully my boss is really cool and lets me borrow the work camera and lighting whenever I want...

That's my story and I'm sticking to it... until a better story comes along at least.

Thanks for the awesome and VERY informative forum!

Hi Keith, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

Hi Keith,

Welcome aboard, I actually run a small manufacturing company and do the film and video stuff on the side.

Have done quite a few low budget features and currently doing one now.

Welcome to the site, it's a wonderful community to share ideas, problems and dreams.

Tom Chaney

Welcome to the board Keith!

Steve Smith from Mich Too!!!
 

Hey guys,

My name is Steve Smith and I'm from the Flint area. Ive been going to school for computer animation down in Sarasota for the past 3 years. I'm currently out in NY at NYU for a summer film certificate. I'm also am in the process of doing some pre-pro for a documentary project...and thats my gig thus far. I wish I could say I was getting paid for this but, suppose that doesnt come til' after I graduate. Very passionate about film and would love to collaborate on any projects...

If anybody in MI needs someone with 3-D skills let me know.

Software Knolwedge:

Pixar Renderman
Maya 6.0/7.0
Maya Mental Ray
Apple Shake
Apple Final Cut Pro
Apple Motion
Adobe After Effects
Soundtrack Pro
Adobe Audition
Adobe Premiere

And if anybody knows of any production houses near Detroit that rent 35mm or super 16mm film cameras...drop me a line!

Hi Steven,

Stratton Camera in Farmington Hills is the best rental house for gear, both film and HD.

Lon Stratton is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

Tom Chaney

www.tomchaney.com

welcome
 

Welcome Keith and Steven,
Keith what part of Michigan are you in?

Hello from Ypsilanti, MI
 

Home of Eastern Michigan University, neighbors to Ann Arbor and Detroit, & there's a fine indie film movement growing here.

Part of that is us over at Evil Genius Entertainment LLC - we've been making indie films for over ten years, as well as doing a commercial here and there.

We always try help other independants and are always looking for PA's and other crew members. If you're in town or need help or want to help, let us know. Chao!

john
evilgeniusentertainment.com

sorry it took so long to get back to this.. I never got an email letting me know that there were any responses. oh well.

Daniel... I'm in Macomb...

Keith: I see in the thread that you are not subscribed to it. You'll only get
emails when you subscribe to a thread!

Gettin' tipsy in Ypsi
 

Just seeing how everyone in Michigan's doing. Shooting a horror flick late winter/early spring in the Ypsilanti area. Anyone need anything, or want to get a brew if your in town, just pm me -

Hasta la bye-bye

John
evilgeniusentertainment.com

hey everybody,

im Jim im from the downriver area. im new to the boards and new to video. everything ive ever done was on film so video is very new to me. ive decided to try my hand with video and some of the stuff ive seen with the hd cameras are beautiful. im excited to be here and hopefully learn a few things from all you fine people, and maybe be able to provide some insight of my own. i wish everyone good luck with all of your projects this year!!

Jim Yates

Hey there Jim - welcome aboard, both here and to Michigan.

We try to help anyone we can here (we're the longest active feature company in Michigan), so drop us a line if you want - and feel free to vist our site - it pretty much caters to Michigan filmakers...

john
evilgeniusentertainment.com

Grand Rapids Michigan
 

wow,
I have been a member here a while, and never saw this section,
anyway a little late in introductions but I am here here's my gear:

hvx200 w/ 2 4g cards and p2store
powerbook chuck full of stuff including FC studio
apple HD cinema display

other random lighting and audio gear

phil

Nice that you found this and introduced yourself, Phillip. I visited your Web page--you have a great and infectious smile that put a smile on my face, too! Thanks! :)

Hello to everyone......
 

I'd just like to say a quick hello, & thank everyone who posts on dvinfo.net for sharing all of their tips & tricks. Reading through the posts is like a film school in itself.
I'm a freelance videographer based in S.E. Michigan, but I do a lot of freelance work in the Chicago area as well.
Currently, I am editing a historical documentary of Michigan for sale to schools later this year.
Does anyone out there know where to get good looking (16x9) stock footage of Native Americans(in authentic dress), North American wildlife footage, and possibly Voyageur footage of French trappers in canoes?
We are on a very limited budget right now, so if anyone knows where I can get my hands on shots like these cheaply would be much appreciated.
Peter Vaughn
Detroit area

It might be a good idea to post your request in our over land forum:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=111

And the Helping Hands forum:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=52

Would also use a thread title that indicates what you're looking for instead of "Hello to everyone...."

Good luck,

Hello from Michigan
 

My name is Don Pham and I'm new in the neighborhood. Looking forward to learning and sharing with all of you.

Don
www.capturingthemoments.com

I live in America's mitten
 

Hey, I have done some underwater shooting on the Great Lakes for a surfing documentary. Yes, that is right, there is surfing on the Great Lakes. I live in the Detroit area, but I travel all over Michigan. Eric Zad, let me know what underwater stuff you are doing, maybe I can help.